It’s time again for another update of Putin’s War in Ukraine. I have to admit that when I started weekly summaries of Putin’s War, I never dreamed that it would get to Week 116, yet here we are.
The big story this week is the purge in Russia’s Defense Ministry. It started out with one of Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu’s deputies being arrested for corruption. That was followed by Shoigu’s “reassignment,” three more deputies resigning and another senior Defense official arrested.
BACKGROUND:
Top Aide to Russia’s Defense Minister Arrested for Corruption and Maybe Treason. What’s Going on?
Putin Sacks Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and Shakes Up Russia’s Security Council
All of this adds up to a period of turmoil, but I think more arrests and resignations are on the horizon. How does…
